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About Numbered Notation

Numbered Notation (also called Jianpu, 简谱) writes each melody note as a number from 1 to 7 instead of a note on a staff. The number shows the note's position in the song's scale -- not its exact pitch -- so the same tune looks identical no matter what key it's sung in.

Within one octave, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 correspond to the familiar do re mi fa sol la ti. A dot above a number raises it an octave higher; a dot below lowers it an octave lower -- no dot means the middle, as-written octave.

A plain number lasts one beat. A dash (-) right after a number holds that same note for one more beat. A line underneath a number shortens it instead -- one line is half a beat, two lines a quarter of a beat. A 0 is a rest: silence for one beat.

The label at the top of the sheet, like "1=C" or "1=Ab", shows which pitch scale degree 1 ("do") is tuned to. A song in a minor key is labeled "6=X" instead -- scale degree 6 ("la") is the true tonic. Chord names printed above the notes (like "C" or "G7") always use their familiar letter names, never numbers.

For example, under a "1=C" heading, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sound as C D E F G A B. Under a "1=G" heading, those very same numbers sound as G A B C D E F# instead -- same shape, different key.

I know not why God’s wondrous grace

Assurance and Joy of Salvation Secured by Divine Provisions

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.
 
But “I know Whom I have believed
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
2
I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His word
Wrought peace within my heart.
3
I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.
4
I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.
5
I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I’ll walk the vale with Him,
Or “meet Him in the air.”

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Deborah

San Jose, California, United States

Nov 2, 2023

Tears of joy to listen and sing along to thus hymn.. Thank you!!!

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Renee Bowe

Nassau, Florida, United States

Oct 29, 2023

Blessed tremendously

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Blessed

Kenya

Sep 4, 2023

Yes am persuaded that He is truly able

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John Paul

Enugu, Nigeria

Mar 18, 2023

Until I see Him, but I know Him whom I have believed-Jesus.

Just simple faith.

Dear friends do you know Jesus personally?

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Joanna Smathers

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Mar 21, 2022

In my consecutive reading through the Bible am in 2Timothy 1:12. I have known this hymn since childhood. Had never connected it to this verse. I also enjoy the fellowship all over the earth through the hymns on this site. Thank you.

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Bernard Ette Odungide

Banadir, Mogadishu, Somalia

Mar 10, 2022

Yes! I know whom I have believed.... He will never let me down, no never!!!

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Sophie Ougo

Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 22, 2022

Beautiful song inspired by deep revelation from the word of God! These are ancient words that are ever true that change us. I'm edified!

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John W Story

Lancaster, SC, United States

Jan 30, 2022

Studying Daniel. Surely He, Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael would sing this song. How blessed to know we'll be in the company of such a great cloud of witnesses to the great grace, love and mercy of our God.

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Isaac Loh

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Jan 9, 2022

This hymn has anchored my faith on my Saviour and my Redeemer since I was at my teens, this hymns gives me courage and comfort whenever I am down and facing difficulties or pull me back when I went stray. I am so grateful that He is walking with me for my 40 years of believing in Him.

My late aunt who brought me to Jesus Christ love this hymn too.

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Loraine Jones

Sidcup, Kent, United Kingdom

Jan 6, 2022

It gives me hope to know God is Able. AND He can keep everything committed to Him. Glory Hallayeuh.

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